Schedule a memorable event with Beth Bacon.
Beth Bacon’s lively storytelling and student engagement brings joy to students, library-goers, bookstore visitors, museum enthusiasts, and community members. Invite Beth Bacon to present to your students and ignite a lifelong love for books.
Books Include: I Hate Reading; Alphabuddies: G Is First; The Panda Cub Swap; The Grandmther Effect; The Book No One Wants To Read; Covid-19 Helpers, Covid Vaccines; The Family Santa Almost Forgot
About Beth Bacon's Events
St. Charles, MO
Grades 3-6 learned about primary research with The Panda Cub Swap.
Bainbridge Island, WA
Grades K-5 assembled for. morning of learning and fun with The Panda Cub Swap.
Auburn, AL
Third graders at the Auburn Library learn about story structure.
St, Louis, MO
Coloring pages from The Family Santa Almost Forgot.
Choose from a range of books & topics
Alphabuddies: G Is First
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Alphabet Awareness
Panda Cub Swap
- Writing & Research
- Non-Fiction STEM
- Pandas!
I Hate Reading
- Reluctant Readers
What is a Story? - Humor!
Family Santa Almost Forgot
- Resiliance
- Poetry – Holiday Theme
Gallery of Beth Bacon's Events
Kalama, WA
Getting ready for a reading at Kalama Library.
Escuela Primaria Dario
Grade 1 students read the Spanish Espaco Blanco.
St. Louis, MO
Summer camp at the Arch, a camper enjoying I Hate Reading.
WashU in St. Louis
Beth talks to grad students in graphic design at Wash U.
Missouri History Museum
Reading The Grandmother Effect at a Family Event
Bellville, IL
Career Day reading at West Jr High in Bellville, IL.
Linden, WA
Visiting 2nd Graders at Vossbek Elementary
Gateway Arch Nat'l Park
Summer Camp at Gateway Arch National Park
MASL Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) conference.
Bath, England UK
Checking out bookstores in the UK.
Bainbridge Island, WA
Commodore Options School
Lakeview Elementary
Reading at Lakeview Elementary
2024 Upcoming Events
October 12 Betty’s Books Third Anniversary of Betty’s Books
November 21 Wash U academic author visit
November 25 River Bend Elementary, school visit
2024 Past Events - Summer
July 11 – 22 GA at Vermont College of Fine Arts Writing for Children and Young Adults
July 31 Missouri History Museum, The Grandmother Effect, book event
August 13 Oasis Tutoring, webinar book event
August 31 St. Louis Public Library, Buder Library, Authors In Your Backyard
September 2 Missouri History Museum, The Grandmother Effect, book event
September 6 Missouri History Museum, The Grandmother Effect, book event
2024 Past Events - Winter & Spring
Jan 9 – Feb 1 Colby College “Creativity In Theory and Practice”
Jan 23 at 7:00PM ET Writers’ Studio: Collaborating On Your Next Book Baltimore County Public Library, FREE via Zoom
Feb 7 World Read Aloud Day via Zoom. Readings in: CT, NY, TX, IL, MD, HI and more!
Feb 13, 14, 15 Auburn Public Library, Auburn AL
Feb 13 Maret School, Washington, DC
Feb 24, 1:30-4PM CT Make Your Own Zine (for kids), St. Louis Artists’ Guild
Feb 27 Discovery Elementary, St. Charles, MO
Feb 29 SCBWI KS/MO “Writing Graphic Novels” zoom talk
March 2, 2-4 PM CT How to Get Published: 3 Paths to your Dream of Publication, St. Louis Artists’ Guild
March 9 1:30-4PM CT Write your Artist Statement, St, Louis Artists’ Guild
March 15 Illinois Reading Council Presentation “A Child-Centered Approach to Reluctanat Readers”
March 22 Sam Fox Picture Book Club at Washington University in St. Louis
March 27Bellevillle, IL West Jr. High
March 28Kipp Inspire Academy, St. Louis, MO
April 13, 3:00-4:40 CT Picture Books from Idea to Publication, Book Launch And Panel, St. Louis Artists’ Guild
April 15 MASL Missouri Assoc Of School Librarians Author panel
April 24 SCBWI-WWA “Writing A Spectrum of Abilities” zoom talk
April 27 Left Bank Books, Independent Bookstore Day. Saint Louis, MO
May 24 Commodore Options School, Bainbridge Island, WA
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COVID-19 HELPERS
This book helps children understand the Covid-19 pandemic. Download ebook here.